Dell XPS 13 9350 vs Dell XPS 16 9640: Which Laptop Should You Buy?

Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 13,400 for the Dell XPS 16 9640 — roughly 5% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Dell XPS 16 9640 averaged 78 FPS versus 18 FPS. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better pick if you game or edit video.

Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 13 9350 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 9 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 2.1 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.

Display: the Dell XPS 13 9350 uses a 13.4-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz), while the Dell XPS 16 9640 has a 16.3-inch OLED panel (3840 x 2400, 90Hz). The Dell XPS 13 9350 measured brighter at 478 nits, and covered 78% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.

Price and value: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,700 less than the Dell XPS 16 9640. Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 7.8 overall), the Dell XPS 13 9350 offers the better value for the money, while the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.

For the complete testing data, read our full Dell XPS 13 9350 review and Dell XPS 16 9640 review.